The Charles Darwin Foundation (Fundación Charles Darwin – CDF) is a non-governmental organization based in Puerto Ayora, Galápagos Islands. The CDF is dedicated to the research and conservation of the Galápagos Islands’ unique ecosystems, species, and natural resources. The foundation conducts scientific studies, promotes environmental education, and provides technical and policy support to the Galápagos National Park and local communities, aiming to ensure the sustainable management and protection of this globally important biodiversity hotspot.